Published: Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 9:08 p.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 9:08 p.m.

Courtney Clark Kay, 29, of 113 Rosemary Road in Spartanburg, was released on a $15,000 bond, according to the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office. Kay was charged Friday with third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor under age 16.

The Special Victims Unit investigated a parent's complaint that Kay inappropriately communicated with her 14-year-old child through Facebook. Kay was the student's science teacher. She also previously coached the girls' junior varsity volleyball team.

<p>A former Spartanburg High School teacher and coach accused of sexually touching a student is out on bail.</p><p>Courtney Clark Kay, 29, of 113 Rosemary Road in Spartanburg, was released on a $15,000 bond, according to the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office. Kay was charged Friday with third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor under age 16.</p><p>The Special Victims Unit investigated a parent's complaint that Kay inappropriately communicated with her 14-year-old child through Facebook. Kay was the student's science teacher. She also previously coached the girls' junior varsity volleyball team.</p>